Govt okays hike in commissions to arthiyas in three states | India News

New Delhi: The Center on Monday approved hike in commission rates payable to Ariyas and Societies for procurement of wheat and paddy in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan starting this Rabi Marketing Season (RMS), which begins this month. The increase has been made in view of the demands of the State Governments. The food ministry said a committee was constituted, and based on its recommendations, the government approved the increase. “After the revision, artia’s commission for wheat in Punjab and Haryana will increase from Rs 46 per quintal to Rs 50.7 per quintal, while for wheat in Rajasthan it will increase from Rs 41.4 to Rs 45.6 per quintal. Commission for paddy will increase from Rs 45.8 per quintal to Rs 50.6 per quintal.” It said the commission for procurement of wheat will be increased from Rs 27 per quintal to Rs 29.7 per quintal, while for paddy, it will be increased from Rs 32 per quintal to Rs 35 per quintal.